Get support, education, and exposure through our programs

An important part of Women in Film Seattle's mission is to provide support and education for our members, and to raise the profile of women filmmakers. We do this through a variety of special programs. They include scholarships, mentoring, a professional grant worth $1,000, Post Alley Film Festival: a one-day international shorts film festival, a venue for the female voice in film; forums, workshops, and screenings that showcase the talents of women working together in our industry. Whether you're a member looking for an opportunity or an educational institution looking to partner with us, please explore the programs in this section and take advantage of what we have to offer.

women in film seattle: professional grant

In keeping with our goals, Women in Film Seattle offers an annual project grant of $1,000 to its Professional Members to support the filmmaker's project.

THE FINE PRINT: The WIF Professional Grant is a cash award. Women in Film Seattle cannot guarantee pro bono services for the grant recipient. WIF Seattle can provide certain consultation, a letter of support, its goodwill with the film/video community and service vendors to help the recipient meet her goals. The recipient must also agree to the stated guidelines stipulated for the grant. The WIF logo must appear in the final film credits.

THREE EVALUATION CRITERIA:1. The filmmaker's project is judged on (50%):

subject matter and social relevance

experience and ability of the filmmaker to complete the project

creativity and originality

marketability (niche filled)

viewer engagement/education/entertainment

value of grant re: budget

2. The filmmaker's work sample is judged on (50%):

production value

originality

viewer engagement/education/entertainment

technical execution

3. Consideration is given to projects supporting/benefiting women and women related issues; and to female filmmaking teams creating the project.

JUDGINGSubmissions are scored on a 1-10 scale with 10 being excellent and 1 being poor. Applicants with the top three scores become finalists. Judging consists of review by three filmmaker/peer professionals. In the event of a tie, or if the judges cannot agree, a 4th judge with expertise in the film realm/industry will be chosen from within or outside the Northwest film community to cast a deciding vote.

Alternate process:Read and adhere to the grant rules.Mail three copies of the completed application with three DVD work samples to: Women in Film SeattleAtt. Grant Administrator1216 10th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122